The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,600
€ 21,900
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.4 in
Width
71.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.18 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
551 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
